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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
4
Belief 33 merges with United Consolidated and Morning News lem along with Weekly News Weekly Times and Weekly Micros to form a unified press group. This consolidation aims to streamline distribution and expand regional coverage across multiple brands.
The Star announces a policy change limiting space for communications to preserve timely news. Only signed letters by named authors will be published, with unsigned pieces and submissions edited or omitted as needed to fit space.
A vintage ad touts Calotabs as a superior calomel replacement. One tab at bedtime with water purports to cleanse the liver and purify the system, leaving a morning feeling fine and appetite strong. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with money back if not delighted.
Mr and Mrs R B Reid moved from Shady Oak farm Bartonville to a new home near Boyce. Mrs Buelah Updike's little boy ill. Charles Locke to build a house for Tom Simmons the colored barber. Edwin Buyce spent Wednesday in Winchester. William Clark improved after six months illness. Kenneth Gordon Heighney born April 22 to Mr and Mrs award Heighney. Mrs S K Anders and children with Mrs Reid at New Market. Miss Mamie Spates Briggs visiting Leila Gaunt. Margaret Tstep-Meas in Winchester. Mrs E R Shenk in Winchester. Mrs Rogers and daughter Margaret in Hagerstown. Howard Heighney drove to Mount Weather. Mrs C Van Deventer in Winchester. Masons met in Winchester. Mr and Mrs R C Geen Frederick MD visiting Dunlap household.
An editorial excerpt argues that true patriotism is shown by sacrificing personal money for Liberty bonds. It criticizes buying with easy funds or debt and urges faster, broader bond subscriptions to support the war effort, noting future issues likely and the need for more Americans to feel the financial strain.
An unnamed speaker describes moving the clock ahead at the government's request and waking early to greet the sun. The refrains touch on daily sacrifice and the calm of morning while references to sleep and awakening drift through dreamlike lines.
Police report from Winchester reveals over half the dogs disappeared in the past year with expected returns around 60 percent of prior canine population. Automobiles, juggernauts, poison, and shotgun deaths reduce numbers while high feeding costs push some households to free up resources. Proposes a town cat tax to aid the treasury and reduce feline nuisance.
Preaching at Stone Chapel at 3.30 p m this Sunday with Sunday school at 2 30 next Sunday.
Advertising copy touts S. S. S. as a vegetable blood remedy that cleanses scrofula and impurities. It claims to remove disease germs and renew vitality and offers free medical advice from the Medical Director at Swift Laboratory, Atlanta.
The ceremony united a local farmer, son of the late Captain James A. Glenn, and a daughter of Mr. R. Hodgson. The event occurred in South with a few friends present. The groom's father was a prominent naval officer once connected with the Annapolis Naval Academy several years ago.
The Washington Star reports massed hosiery surplus in the American Expeditionary Forces has kept a ban on parcel post shipments of socks. Major General Maugh and Senator Weeks argue the tonnage is needed for other supplies as General March notes. Local women knitters say they have received no orders to stop knitting socks and would continue if officially directed.
Mr Glenn and Miss Hodgson both of this county were married Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage of Frederick Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church by a local clergyman. The couple reside in the county and the ceremony completed a county wedding.
Special Commissioners under a court decree offer for sale at public auction in Winchester County Court House on Saturday May 25 1918 at 11 o’clock A M a lot on the south side of West Hart Street improved by an eight room frame dwelling. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two equal annual installments secured by bond deed of trust and fire insurance.
An unusual ad urges readers to send name and address to receive a mailing case and question blank. It warns against drug use for chronic troubles and promises guidance toward cure and understanding the cause.
To Merchants Just received four car loads of sugar and salt in all sizes a car load of corn meal and hominy four tank cars of 8 000 gallons water white oil a tank of 8 000 gallons of gasoline and a large stock of general merchandise provisions dry goods etc advertised as the largest stock this side of the Eastern markets.
ReT McVicar announces a relocation to the old Jenkins & Dunlap stand opposite the B and O R R freight depot. The notice invites customers to inspect their car and have all mobile and carriage trimming completed during town visits.
Gainesboro Va April 24 The local schoolhouse was crowded Saturday night for a Scholars program where every participant performed with honor The program opened with music and recitations featuring Frances Emmart Virginia Fout Margaret Fout Vernon Lee Paul Lee Earl Rinker and Thyl Farmer A comedy followed starring Thyl Farmer and Earl Rinker The second act presented a play The Matrimonial Bureau with a long cast including Russell Holland Mack DeHaven John Fout Earl Rinker Martin Adams Bellmont Fout Robert DeHaven Mrs Whitacre Virginia Emmart Lillian Farmer El iha Kline Clara Braithwaite Madelyn Anderson Grace Clark Bessyey De Haven Refreshments ended the evening.
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